DIBAL Flashcards by Molly Gallagher

Q

purpose

A

reduce an ester to an aldehyde

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Q

reagent

A

diisobutal aluminum hydride

less reactive H-

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Q

rxn conditions

A

ester + DIBAL @ -78ºC in toluene solvent

-OR bad L.G but stabilized by Al

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